National Security lifts ban on retired top security officers

Accra, Jan. 6, GNA - The National Security Council Secretariat announced on Tuesday that the ban imposed on seven retired top military and police officers has been lifted with immediate effect.

A statement signed by Dr Sam G. Amoo, National Security Coordinator, named them as Lt. Gen. Arnold Quainoo, Former General Officer Commanding; Admiral Owusu Ansah, Former Chief of Naval Staff; Brigadier General Nunoo Mensah, Former Chief of Defence Staff; Brigadier General Bruce Konuah, Former Defence Adviser to Pakistan; Mr C.K. Dewornu, Former Inspector-General of Police: Mr F.Y. Asare, Former Regional Police Commander, Greater Accra and Mr W.K. Aboah, Former Commissioner of Police and Director of Immigration.

The ban was imposed on September 17 2008 after they had lunch with Former President Jerry John Rawlings. 6 Jan. 09